Anyone can find themselves in a situation where it might be difficult to purchase food, or to top up their per-payment utility cards for gas and electric. Charity Link is a local Leicester based charity. They have provided funding for people in need since 1876. Their services are available to individuals living in Leicester or Leicestershire. They […]
Are you looking for something fun and engaging to do, that can aid your wellbeing, and is family friendly? We are very excited to be attending an event on the 6th July at A Place To Grow, Community Garden Project! Their Family Open Day will be from 11am – 3pm, and will include an array […]
We are very excited to announce that we have launched a quarterly newsletter! Finding ways to keep connected with our community is integral. We want to ensure that the members of our community that either use our services, or are interested in the work we do, are kept up to date with us. Our quarterly […]
There have been some important changes for Lamp, and for the people that use our services. We no longer provide the IMHA service for hospital patients who are sectioned, but we do provide advocacy in hospitals for those who are there on a voluntary basis. In addition, we have extended the services we provide in […]
It is important that individuals feel that their mental health is supported at work, and because of this, as the Diversity Partner of Hastings Direct, we were delighted to have had the privilege of attending, and having a stand at their event ‘Wellfest 2019’. Statistics show that 1 in 6.8 people experience mental health issues in the […]
As a charity, we tend to be very active within the community. This helps us to promote the services that we provide, and ourselves in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. If you would like to know more about where we will be, and what we are up to, please see the downloadable document below. If you […]
Laughter has a vital role on any psychiatric unit. It diffuses tension, creates common ground and helps to put seemingly insurmountable problems into context. If you do it for the right reasons, it will always have a therapeutic value, because it transcends nurse/patient boundaries and allows you to relate to each other as equals. As […]
During the year, we understand that many want to enjoy our free time by visiting attractions, or going to events. But many of us have an issue with finding events and attractions that are close by, and inexpensive. For children and adults alike, this can put a downer on free time. For this reason, we […]
On June 4th, we will be attending an event called ‘Keeping Carers Connected’! The event is about giving carers the ability to: Connect with local services Visit stands present at the event Find out what support is available This information can be vital for carers, as many are unaware of their rights and what they […]
Do you need a peer advocate? One of our many aims is to make sure that as an independent organisation, we work actively in our local community and on hospital wards to provide those who need it most, with the services we provide. If you are looking for an organisation who can: Speak on your […]
